In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on antibiotic resistance here
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Antibiotic prescriptions and consumption in the outpatient sector are on the ...
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Antibiotic Use in the Private Sector in France, 2014–2024
Antibiotic use in the outpatient sector increased in France in 2024 compared to 2023, according to both measurement methods: expressed as the number of defined daily doses (DDD) per 1,000...
The issue
What is antibiotic resistance?
Antibiotic resistance—or antibioresistance—is defined as the ineffectiveness of antibiotic treatment against the targeted bacterial infection.
The repeated administration of antibiotics in humans or animals is responsible for the increase in bacterial resistance...
What We Do
Data
Systems for monitoring antibiotic resistance and antibiotic use make it possible to track trends in these major public health issues.
Recovery in hospital antibiotic use by 2022
In 2022, the monitoring of antibiotic consumption by the Spares initiative—coordinated by CPias Grand-Est and CPias...
Tools
Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
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Surveillance of bacterial antibiotic resistance in community care settings and nursing homes. PRIMO Project. 2024 Results
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Monitoring of Antibiotic and Antifungal Use and Bacterial Resistance in Healthcare Facilities. SPARES Project. 2024 Results
In relation to
Healthcare-associated infections
thematic dossier
Santé publique France is tasked with monitoring and preventing these infections in healthcare facilities, long-term care facilities, and community healthcare settings, thereby helping to limit...
